Registered Nurse (RN) - Pre-Op (Days)

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Ambulatory Care / Pre-Op Surgery Registered Nurse (RN)

Compensation & Incentive Package:

• Hourly Pay Rate: $31.62+ / hour (starting rate based on verifiable clinical experience and higher education)
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $5,000 relocation allowance available to assist qualified candidates (details discussed during the interview process) .

Job Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, patient-focused Ambulatory / Pre-Op Surgery Registered Nurse (RN) to join our surgical services team. In this role, you will deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care to surgical patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.

You will be responsible for preparing patients physically and emotionally for surgical procedures, managing pre-admission testing, delivering patient/family education, and collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Operative Care: Conduct comprehensive pre-operative assessments, review clinical histories, verify consent forms, and prepare surgical patients according to established clinical protocols.
• Patient & Family Education: Educate patients and caregivers regarding surgical expectations, pre-procedure instructions, post-operative care, and recovery timelines.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work seamlessly alongside surgical teams, anesthesia providers, and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurses to ensure safe, continuous care transitions.
• Clinical Documentation: Maintain precise, timely, and compliant electronic medical record (EMR) documentation in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Safety & Quality: Ensure strict adherence to infection prevention, sterile processing guidelines, and national patient safety goals.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Degree Requirements: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing [Required] . Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Clinical Experience: Hospital-based clinical nursing experience within the last 5 years is preferred [Preferred] .

Licensure & Certifications:

• RN Licensure: Active, unrestricted State Registered Nurse (RN) license [Required] .
• Life Support: Active Basic Life Support ( BLS ) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (or willingness to complete within 90 days of hire) [Highly Preferred] .

Comprehensive Employee Benefits Package:

We offer a robust, competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and career development:

• Time Off: Earned Time Off (ETO), Extended Illness Bank (EIB), and Paid Holidays.
• Health & Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, plus Group Life and AD&D Insurance.
• Disability & Assistance: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, plus Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Retirement & Financial: 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer options, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and ETO Sell-Back/Donation funds.
• Education & Growth: Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Forgiveness Program options, Nurse Residency Program, educational funding, and leadership growth pathways.
• Perks & Discounts: Onsite Fitness Center, employee pharmacy/payroll deduction discounts, wellness programs, and college partnership tuition discounts.